Creamy Chicken, Bacon and Basil Pasta

Boil pasta and sauté chicken with bacon and garlic before combining with cream, cheese, and fresh basil.

Chicken Quick Bacon Main Course Pasta Creamy

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1069.6

kcal / serving

4278.4 kcal total

Carbs

82.8g

per serving

331.2 g total

Fat

71g

per serving

284.1 g total

Protein

44.7g

per serving

178.6 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

300

Double Cream

200

Cheddar

grated, or Parmesan, plus extra to garnish

GrainsCereals

450

Farfalle

Meat

piece

Chicken Thigh

large, boneless, skin removed, cut into strips

rasher

Bacon

chopped

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

crushed

pinch

Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

handful

Basil

fresh, torn, plus extra for garnish

OilsFats

tbsp

Olive Oil

Method

Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions then drain.

Heat olive oil in a frying pan and cook chicken and bacon for 4 minutes until golden.

Add garlic and cook for 1 minute before seasoning with salt and pepper.

Pour in the cream and warm through over low heat.

Combine the creamy sauce with the cooked pasta and stir well.

Stir in the basil and cheese and serve garnished with extra cheese and basil.